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Canne 2011 corner for DFI films

May 09, 2011

Gulf Times

After gaining both local and regional recognition at the Doha Tribeca and Gulf Film Festivals, six DFI student film-makers are set to benefit from a prime viewing position within the prestigious Short Film Corner at Cannes 2011.

Each of the DFI films to be screened were produced in Doha as part of DFI’s five-month 2010 Short Film Programme that provided aspiring film-makers intensive training and mentoring across various stages of film-making – including scriptwriting, directing, cinematography and working with actors.
The films are Demi-Plie by Faisal al-Thani, Donia by Amir Ghonim, Kanary by Sophia al-Maria, Land of Pearls by Mohamed al-Ibrahim, Super. Full. by Niam Etany, and Um Al Sebian by Waffa-al Saffar.

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